What causes children to be overweight?
Obesity and overweight are chronic conditions. Overall there are a variety of factors that play a role in obesity. Overweight and obesity result from an energy imbalance. This involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Body weight is the result of genes, metabolism, behavior, environment, culture, and socioeconomic status. Behavior and environment, which play a large role causing people to be overweight and obese, are the greatest areas for prevention and treatment actions.
